Ethyl Caprate / Ethyl Decanoate Aroma Chemical | Fruity, Waxy & Citrus Note

Product Name

Ethyl Caprate / Ethyl Decanoate

CAS No.: 110-38-3

🟢 Difficulty: Beginner
⏳ Lasting: Medium–High
🌸 Note: Top / Heart

Description

Ethyl Caprate, also known as Ethyl Decanoate, is a fruity ester valued for its distinctive sweet, fruity, waxy and citrus-like character. It can contribute juicy and natural fruit nuances to fragrance compositions and is particularly useful when creating rich fruit effects.

Its odor profile can suggest grape, apple, pear, citrus and tropical-fruity facets, along with a soft waxy undertone. This makes it a versatile ingredient for developing realistic fruit accords.

In perfumery, Ethyl Caprate is especially useful in fruity, tropical, citrus, gourmand and natural-style compositions. It can also add body to fruit accords and help connect bright top notes with softer heart notes.

Odor Profile

• Fruity

• Sweet

• Citrus-like

• Grape-like

• Apple-like

• Pear-like

• Waxy

• Tropical

• Juicy

Recommended Formulation Level (Educational guideline only)

• Trace: 0.05–0.20%

• General use: 0.20–2.00%

• High-impact accords: 2.00–8.00%

These are general formulation guidelines for perfumery and are not IFRA limits.

Works Well With

• Ethyl Butyrate

• Ethyl Hexanoate

• Ethyl Octanoate

• Isoamyl Acetate

• Ethyl Maltol

• Vanillin

• Aldehydes

• Citral

• D-Limonene

• Orange Oil

• Lemon Oil

• Apple materials

• Pear materials

• Grape materials

• Tropical-fruity materials

• Lactones

Common Applications

• Fine Fragrance

• Attars

• Fruity Fragrances

• Tropical Fragrances

• Citrus Fragrances

• Gourmand Accords

• Apple Accords

• Pear Accords

• Grape Accords

• Fruit Compounds

• Natural-Style Fragrances

• Soap

• Shampoos

• Body Care

• Home Fragrance

Perfumers' Tip

Ethyl Caprate is useful for adding a juicy, sweet and natural fruity character to a formula. Combine it with Ethyl Hexanoate and Ethyl Octanoate for a fuller fruity ester accord, or pair it with citrus materials for a bright tropical effect. Lactones can add creaminess, while Vanillin and Ethyl Maltol can turn the fruit profile toward a sweeter gourmand direction.